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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.60, 29,146.22 and 15,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.60, 29,146.22 and 15,887.94 is: 23,796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.60 : 29,146.22 = 15,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.60/29,146.22 = 15,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.60x = 29,146.22 × 15,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.60x = 463,073,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,073,394.59/19,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,796.66

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